EP2588207A2

EP2588207A2 - Portable training device, in particular for arm exercises

Info

Publication number: EP2588207A2
Application number: EP11748457.6A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Diana Failer; Michael Dr. FAILER
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: FAILER, DIANA; FAILER, MICHAEL
Priority date: 2010-07-01
Filing date: 2011-07-01
Publication date: 2013-05-08
Anticipated expiration: 2031-07-01
Also published as: JP2013535233A; US8932191B2; CA2804102C; CN103025392B; US20130123080A1; EP2588207B1; CN103025392A; CH703397A1; WO2012001670A2; JP5939647B2; CH703397B1; WO2012001670A3; CA2804102A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a training device for fixing in the area of the human waist, consisting of a belt-like element (2) and of at least one force element arranged on the belt-like element (2), wherein the force element is coupled at least indirectly to a grip element, and the force element has the property of providing a resistance force (tensile force) against the pull of the grip element. According to the invention, provision is made that the force element (4; 104; 204) is additionally designed such that it also provides an opposing force (pressure force) when the grip element (4.3; 104.3; 204.3) is moved again in the direction of the force element.

Description

Portable training device, especially for arm exercises

The invention relates to a training device, which consists of a fixing device which is attachable to the human body, in particular in the region of the hip. This is suitable for moving the arms in particular against resistance, for example during walking or walking.

Technical area

The positive effect on the cardiovascular system of a human as well as the muscular training by walking, jogging and running is well known.

In particular, the muscular training of the lower extremities of man is reinforced by these sports. By contrast, the upper body is hardly promoted in terms of its muscles by running, hiking, walking or jogging.

In order to promote this, sports such as power walking, Nordic walking or running with weights are known. These sports involve the upper body at least partially and thus lead to a total body workout. State of the art

From US 2005/0261 1 13 A1 a portable training device is known, which is attached like a belt in the hip area. It has to strengthen the muscular training of the arms force elements that need to be picked up by hand and then to move accordingly against a resisting force. The resistance force is generated by the force element, which is arranged on the belt and formed like a roll. Part of the force element is a handle element that is picked up by the hand. In the example here, it is glove-like elements. The handle-like element is connected to a flexible band which is received by the power element and wound on this. Against a corresponding spring force then the resistance movement is performed according to the walking movements.

From US 5,476,435 a portable training device is also known, which is designed like a belt. On the sides of force elements are arranged, which have handle-like elements at their free ends. The handle-like elements are connected to cylinder-like elements which provide the corresponding resistance to movement.

Thus, a belt element is also known from US 5,618,249, in which also against a corresponding resistance force, a grip element with a

Resistance element is connected, can be moved.

All of the known from the prior art resistance elements have the property that they can be pulled against a force, on the one hand due to the flexible design, but also due to the corresponding configuration of the force elements, the handle element automatically in his

Starting position is returned. For the repatriation itself, no work is performed by the person operating the exerciser. This means that in the forward movement of the arm appropriate work against a

Resistance is to perform, with the return movement the Resistance force is zero, because due to the formed force elements this can only provide the resistance in one direction.

Disadvantages of the prior art

Sports, such as Nordic Walking or Power Walking use ski pole similar devices, so that a corresponding movement in the area of the upper body takes place by actively moving the arms. In particular, in the case of incorrect execution, the stress is not sufficient because the sticks are carried only as a balance tool or as a mere object. One

appropriate correct movement does not take place. Correction tools that force the user to perform a corresponding movement are also not known. The noise when using the sticks are often perceived as disturbing. In addition, it is not intended to use such sports equipment indoors.

If desired, movements in closed rooms

Training equipment are known that burden both the foot and the upper body area. These are very expensive, so they can only be purchased from gyms. In addition, the training with

Weighting is very stressful for the body and can cause damage.

In view of the cited prior art, it proves to be a disadvantage that the devices shown there exclusively in one direction, that is unidirectional, provide a corresponding resistance to movement. This means that force has to be performed during a forward movement of the arm, since the force element provides the corresponding resistance force. Due to the provided restoring force, which includes the force element characterized, the handle element - whether with or without arm - automatically returned to its original position. Thus, the arm makes no effort and thus he does not do any work. This also means that a continuous load on the arms during walking or walking movement is not given is. There are pauses within the movement cycle. If one compares this with the corresponding movement in skating (in the area of cross-country skiing), in contrast to that, only one-sided movement is given in the statements on the prior art.

Object of the invention

The object of the invention is to develop a training device that, when walking, walking, jogging or running, the activity of other parts of the body,

in particular supports or calls the arms, which can be moved back and forth against a force.

Solution of the task

The basic idea of the solution of the problem is a portable

Training device attachable in the hip or abdominal area of a human

to propose, for example, arranged laterally or dorsally, at least one force element provides, which is operable by hand, wherein the force element is configured such that by the movement of the arm, a counterforce must be overcome. The core idea of the invention is to be seen in that it is necessary to work against a force both in the forward and in the return movement. This means that both a tensile and a compressive force must be applied.

The solution of the problem results from the features of claim 1.

Advantages of the invention

The inventive device is a training device that advantageously occupies the entire body of a person and additionally provides training effects while walking, walking, jogging, walking or running. The training device involves the upper body compared to Nordic Walking much more intense. without additionally burdening the joints of the human body, as is inevitable, for example, when running / running weights. The

Intensity of the whole body workout can be already during the first

Use of the training device in particular by relieving the

Spine in the lumbai area impressively perceive.

Another advantage of the inventive fixing device is that it is constructed like a belt. This means that a connecting element is provided, which can attach the belt-like configuration of the fixing device in the hip area, so that it is fixed torsionsfest in the hip area.

To adapt the belt-like design to the anatomical

Training the hip area to allow this is skeletal. This means that the design is formed by vertical bars, which lead to better distribution of force in the hip area. Between the rods textile fabric or plastic is arranged, wherein preferably at the respective ends reinforcements are arranged, which also hold the rods with each other at a defined distance.

As a development is provided on the belt-like configuration

To attach trouser leg lugs to compensate for the torsion that occurs through the use of the laterally applied force elements. Preferably, it is a trouser-like embodiment of the fixing device, which is lockable medially by a closure element like a belt.

An alternative provides that a pair of pants is provided separately detached from the belt-like element, which is also washable. To achieve the rotation stabilization that is necessary to the movements of the force elements

counteract this, appropriate funds are provided. Another significant advantage of the invention is that elements are provided on the fixing device, which allow various small items and devices, such as fitness computers, mobile devices, MP3 players, headphones, keys, identity card, handkerchief, medicines, GPS device , Drink bottle, etc. to take up. Because of these arrangements are

Stow things safely so they do not interfere with movement in this area of the body. Thus, all valuable and useful equipment can be carried fully and not disturbing.

The design of the force elements can be of different types. In one exemplary embodiment, it is advantageously provided that these are designed as so-called "pull-and-push sticks." This means that a gas-pressure spring is preferably arranged on anatomically preformed handles. <br/> [0002] To move the handle during the corresponding running movement, there is a counterforce (caused by the gas pressure spring). The force elements are arranged in such a way that they can be carried out without restriction with the respective hand, even if the arms become stronger during faster running movements move and perform these circular and / or parabolic movements.

A further development provides that the force elements are adjustable so that the counter-force, which is to be overcome, is adjustable. at

Not in use, the force elements can be inserted into pockets provided or even completely removed.

Another development provides that the previously described individual trained force elements are guided dorsally together, so that there is a force-related coupling of the force elements. If the right arm is led forward (medial), the left arm is to be led backwards (dorsally). The

Movement can - if at least one force element is connected in between - be exercised against a counter force. Developments also provide that the counterforce described above is adjustable.

The force elements described above can be designed in different ways. The purpose of these force elements is to build up a counterforce that counteracts the Armbeziehungsweise hand movement. Thus, the force elements may be mechanically formed, but they may also be designed electrically or pneumatically. The mechanical designs can be designed in the formation of elastics, spring elements, but also in a training with gas springs.

On the one hand, the force elements can be provided in that the grip elements via corresponding rods with electromotive

Resistor brakes, such as an eddy current brake are coupled. As a result, it is also possible for the work to be done by the poor, both in the case of movement and movement. The particular advantage in the embodiments of the eddy current brake is that it is scalable due to an electrical circuit coupled to the eddy current brake. This means that the work that has to be performed is adjustable due to the corresponding moment of resistance. For example, for the floats at the beginning of a low

Resistance torque can be adjusted to increase this with increasing training.

Another alternative embodiment of a force element may be in the formation of a centrifugal pump. This means that due to the reciprocating movements, the existing fluid in the centrifugal pump against a

Resistance must be moved. By enlarging the corresponding cross sections or reducing the cross sections, the moment of resistance can also be scaled accordingly. A purely mechanical solution is designed such that the grip elements are provided with corresponding rod elements, which in turn in a

Guide element are performed. This guide element is designed such that it has on one side of the rod member two rollers spaced apart and rotatably mounted, whereas on the

opposite side preferably a third roller is rotatably mounted between the two rollers. As a result, a corresponding three-point guidance of the rod element is provided. Will the clearance between the

Reducing three-point bearing, thereby increasing the frictional force between the rollers and the rod member, which in turn affects the resistance provided to exercise for the corresponding training operations. This resistance variable is scalable as needed.

All of the embodiments mentioned above may be arranged for one side each, so that different resistance forces are provided for the left and right sides of the arms. As a result, an asynchronous movement of the arms is possible.

However, if this is not desired and the technique is preferred, which is used in Nordic walking, skating and cross-country skiing, which is characterized in that, for example, the left arm is directed forward and the right arm to the rear and vice versa, it is proposed , both

Coupling handle elements with a common rod member, wherein the rod member preferably dorsal on the three-point bearing, the

Eddy current brake or the vane pump is guided or stored. A goal of the device according to the invention is that the

Movement directions of the handle elements or their rod elements to the actual force element are designed such that the physiological movement is maintained during walking, running, walking and running.

Developments provide that the gripping elements or the rod elements can be folded away or removed and are so technically designed that they have the lowest possible weight exhibit. A special training provides that handle and rod elements are combined with flexible lightweight construction elements, so as to save corresponding weight.

The fixing device according to the invention can be used by top athletes,

Recreational athletes and patients during a rehabilitation and

Occasional athletes as a whole-body training device can be used both indoors on treadmills and outside of closed rooms. Depending on how the physical prerequisite and / or the desired training effect should be, by the individual adjustment of the force elements of the

Strength for the upper body muscles are given and, if desired, by appropriate monitoring devices which can be additionally mounted, are controlled.

Further advantageous embodiments will become apparent from the following description, the drawings and the claims.

drawings

Show it:

Figure 1 is a schematic view of a first embodiment of the inventive training device in dorsal Ansi

FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the training device according to FIG. 1 in FIG

functional modification to Fig. 1;

3 shows a handle element with connecting element for coupling to the force element in a schematic representation;

Figure 4 is another perspective view (from the front) on the

Embodiment according to FIG. 1; Fig. 5 is a schematic view of a second

Embodiment of the inventive

Training device;

Figure 6 perspective view of a third

Embodiment of the inventive device;

Figure 7 is an enlarged view of the force element of

Training device according to FIG. 6.

Description of several embodiments

In Figures 1, 2 and 4, a first embodiment of a training device 1 is shown. The exercise device 1 consists of a belt-like element 2 which can be attached around the hips of a human. In order to adjust the corresponding width of the belt-like element 2, a closure element 3 is provided, which is arranged medially and preferably formed like a buckle.

Of course, different types of connecting elements may be provided, which have a belt-like character. Lateral, ie in each case laterally (in the figure 1, left and right) handle elements 4.3 are arranged, which are gripped by the user by hand. These grip elements 4.3 are connected via a defined device with a force element 4 shown here.

In the embodiment shown here, the two handle element (left and right) via a connecting element, for example, in the embodiment of a flexible rod 4.6 are connected directly to each other. This means that when the left grip element is moved in the direction of arrow 4.4, the right-hand element 4.4.1. moved in the direction of arrow 4.4.2. This also applies accordingly in reverse. The storage of the flexible rod 4.6 takes place in guide sleeves 4.2, which are fixedly arranged on a gürtelartigem element and allow it, the flexible rod 4.6. to pass through them. In particular, the laterally arranged guide sleeves 4.2 are to be arranged correspondingly variable in height via adjusting elements 4.5, so as to allow an ergonomic movement of the arms.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, as already explained above, the two gripping elements 4.3 are coupled to one another via a flexible rod 4.6. The functional modification, which is shown in FIG. 2 and assumes the principle of FIG. 1, provides that different flexible rods 4.6 are used both for the left and for the right side of the respective grip elements 4.3. Thus, asynchronous movements are possible accordingly. Together, both embodiments have the corresponding force element 4. This force element has two spaced rollers 4.7 and 4.8 on one side of the flexible rod, whereas in particular between the two rollers 4.7 and 4.8 on the opposite side preferably a larger roller 4.9 is provided. Thus, the storage of the flexible rod in a so-called

Three-point support. If it is desired that the moment of resistance, which is given by the friction of the bearing within the force element, so the clear width between the rollers 4.7 and 4.8 and the other roller 4.9 is reduced, so that the clamping force for mounting the flexible rod is greater and Moment of resistance in the direction of 4.4.1 or also in

Opposite direction increases accordingly. To set this is, as can be seen for example in the plan view of Fig. 2, an actuator 4. 10 provided in the form of a screw. Thus, even without recording with this power element eye contact, dorsal the appropriate adjustment can be made by hand.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of rollers are provided, which are then provided separately for the respective flexible rod 4.6.1 or 4.6.2. In Fig. 3, the flexible rod 4.6 is shown schematically. It preferably divides into two areas, namely into a first area 4.6a and a further area 4.6b. The first region 4.6a is characterized in that it comes into contact with the force element and is designed to be static and dynamic in accordance with its mechanical overload. The further part 4.6b can be designed to be simple and also with respect to its statics thin, which does not come into contact with the force element and rather must have the appropriate flexibility, so that the natural movement of the arms can be performed. At the other part 4.6b then joins the handle element 4.3.

FIG. 5 shows a development of the training device 1 according to the invention. Again, this consists of a belt-like element 1 02, which is attachable to the hips of a human. In order to adjust the corresponding width of the belt-like element 1 02, a closure element 103 is provided, which is arranged medially and formed buckle-like.

Of course, different types of connecting elements may be provided which have a belt-like character.

Lateral, that is arranged laterally, force elements 1 04 are provided, which are preferably pivotally attached via a joint 1 05 (arrow 1 05.1) to the belt-like element 1 02. In order to allow an adjustability of the pivot 105 with respect to the arm of the user, a height adjustment element 1 05.2. provided by means of the grid-like, the pivot 105 of the force element 1 04 in and against the direction of the arrow 1 05.3 can be moved.

The force element 1 04 itself consists in the illustrated here

Embodiment of a gas spring with a piston cylinder 1 04.1 and a piston rod 104.2. On the piston cylinder 1 04.1 opposite end of the piston rod 1 04.2 a handle element 1 04.3 is arranged, which is ergonomically suitable for grasping with one hand. The piston rod 104.2 is movable together with the grip element 104.3 in and against the direction of the arrow 1 04.4, namely against a counterforce, which is given due to the design of the piston cylinder 1 04.1. In addition, the piston cylinder 1 04. 1 is designed such that it provides a counterforce both in the direction of arrow 104.41 and in the direction of arrow 1 04.42.

The force elements 1 04 or preferably only one force element, is thus designed such that it generates a counterforce or the force element is designed such that this counterforce is correspondingly adjustable. The

Counterforce is always provided by the respective piston cylinder, regardless of whether now pulled on the handle element (in the direction of arrow 1 04.41) or pressed (in the direction of arrow 1 04.42).

To adjust the pivot point of the flexible piston rod with respect to the arm, a height adjustment element 1 05.2 is provided. As a result, a height adjustment in or against the direction of arrow 1 05.3 is also possible.

In the figures 6 and 7, a third embodiment of the inventive exercise device 201 is shown. The exercise device 201 according to the invention consists of a belt-like element 202 which can be attached to the hips of a human being. In order to adjust the corresponding width of the belt-like element 202, a closure element 203 is provided, which is arranged medially and formed buckle-like. Of course, different types of connecting elements may be provided, which have a belt-like character.

Arranged centrally dorsally is a force element 204, which is rigid with a

Rod element 204.2 is coupled. The rigid rod member 204.2 is bent according to the body shape and has at its ends grip elements 204.3. The bearing of the rod 206 takes place in guide elements 204.2, which are also fixedly arranged on the belt-like element 202. Dorsally, the rod-like element 206 a Konnektierungsfläche 21 2, which with the Force element 204 comes into contact. Preferably, here is a form and

provided frictional connection. In the case presented here

Embodiment, the Konnektierungselement 21 2 is a rod-like configuration, which cooperates with a gear 21 3 of the force element 204. The force element 204 is an eddy current brake, which can be regulated in its size via a corresponding power supply and via a regulator 21 5. This positive and non-positive connection is only an illustration of a

Embodiment. Rather, any type of force and form fit can be provided, which allow the corresponding transmission of the resistance force of the force element 204. The additional storage in this area via other bearing elements 21 6, which are also arranged dorsally on the belt-like element 202.

A development of the belt-like elements 2, 1 02, 202 provides that further on the surface and / or periphery of pockets 6, 1 06, 206 are provided. The bags 6, 106, 206 are suitable utensils and small appliances

such as fitness computers, mobile phones, MP3 players, keys, identity cards, handkerchiefs, medicines, GPS systems,

Beverage bottle or similar.

To ensure a higher torsional rigidity at the hip of the user, the belt-like element 2, 1 02 has a leg approach 7, 1 07, the

preferably firmly connected to the belt-like element 2, 1 02. This leg approach may for example consist of fabric but also of plastic, so that the desired stiffness is achieved.

Alternatively, the rotational forces of the belt-like element 2, 1 02, 202 can also be transferred to a training pants on the fabric, wherein a fixation of the two elements via buttons, Velcro closures or the like can be done. A further development provides that the articulation of the force elements 4, 1 04, 204 on the belt-like element 2, 1 02, 202 is removable, so that they can be easily removed or replaced. The advantages of the training device according to the invention are on the one hand to be seen in the fact that training times can be reduced massively compared to jogging, at the same time several body parts are included in the training. It will be arms, shoulder, stomach and back during the

Training session included and charged.

The spine is relieved and the supportive musculature of the spine is built up accordingly and the endurance is significantly increased.

In the technical device according to the invention is a very compact training device that fits into any pocket and so can be carried without problems.

Claims

- 1 - APPLICATIONS

1 . Training device for fixing in the hip area of the human, consisting of a belt-like element (2) and on the belt-like element (2) arranged at least one force element, wherein the force element is at least indirectly coupled to a handle member and the force element has the property of a resistance force (tensile force to provide against the train of the handle element, characterized in that the force element (4; 1 04; 204) is additionally designed such that it also provides a further counterforce (compressive force) when the grip element (4.3; 1 04.3;

204.3) is moved again in the direction of the force element.

2. Training device according to claim 1, characterized in that the

Force element (104) consists of a gas spring, wherein the gas spring has a piston cylinder (1 04.1) and a piston rod (104.2), the handle element (1 04.3) shows at its free end.

3. Training device according to claim 1, characterized in that the

Power element (204) is an eddy current brake.

4. Training device according to claim 3, characterized in that the resistance force of the eddy current brake is scalable by an electrical adjusting device.

5. Training device according to claim 1, characterized in that the

Power element (204) is a pump with a closed fluid circuit. - 2 -

6. Training device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the articulation of the force element (4; 1 04) on the belt-like element (2, 1 02) via a rotary joint (5, 1 05) takes place.

7. Training device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the articulation of the force element (4, 1 04) on the belt element (2, 1 02) is made adjustable.

8. Training device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the belt-like element (2; 1 02) has a trouser leg-like projection (7, 1 07) and is integrally connected thereto.

9. Training device according to at least one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that the belt-like element (2; 1 02; 202) and a trouser-leg-like textile embodied as a garment are releasably connected to one another.

Training apparatus according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the belt-like element (2; 102; 202) has at least one pocket-like element (6) on its circumference.

1 1 .Trainingsgerät according to at least one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that the two gripping elements (4.3, 204.3) are connected to one another via a flexible rod (4.6, 204.6).